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Senate roll call 150 · 87th Congress · Aug 18, 1961

S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Mansfield motion to table mundt rider to foreign aid bill extending legislation authorizing school aid to impacted areas for

On Aug 18, 1961, the Senate voted 51–40 (S 1983). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–12, Republicans 2–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
51
No
40
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 18, 1961

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 12 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 33 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1983: A bill to promote the foreign policy, security, and general welfare of the United States by assisting peoples of the world in their efforts toward economic and social development and internal and external security, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Mansfield…: Senate Vote, Aug 18, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-150/s-1983-foreign-assistance-act-mansfield-motion-to-table (accessed 2026-10-16).

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